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The Atlantic Coastal Plain is south of the fall line, a line extending across Georgia from Augusta on the Savannah River, at the South Carolina border, to Milledgeville on the Oconee River, to Macon on the Ocmulgee River, to Columbus on the Chattahoochee River, at the Alabama border. The fall line is so named because it is the geomorphic contact of the Piedmont and Coastal Plain; rivers flowing across this juncture produce waterfalls. Cities were created at these falls on major rivers as points for cargo transfer from riverboats and barges to trains and wagons.
The Coastal Plain has two parts, the Upper Coastal Plain and the Lower Coastal Plain.
Courtesy of Edwin Jackson, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia
Lower Coastal Plain
In the Upper Coastal Plain, which covers the central and southwestern portions of the state, agriculture is the dominant activity. The core of the state's peanut, cotton, and vegetable industry is here. The Lower Coastal Plain includes the actual coastal area of the state and the Sea Islands, as well as the Okefenokee Swamp. Although some agricultural activity occurs, the area is significant because of shipping and recreation associated with the Georgia coast.
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News from South Georgia from WALB
Man injured after power scooter struck
Mar 19, 2010 7:54 pm
Associated Press - March 19, 2010 3:54 PM ET LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - A 90-year-old is recovering after Gwinnett County authorities say he was hit by an SUV while trying to cross a busy street...
With faulty food labeling, who's minding the store?
Mar 19, 2010 6:47 pm
Reports in recent months of inaccurate, misleading ingredient lists or calorie-counts on store-bought foods are leading many to wonder if food-product labeling can be trusted, and who -- if anyone -- ...
GM fighting state efforts to protect auto dealers
Mar 19, 2010 6:24 pm
Associated Press - March 19, 2010 2:24 PM ET FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - General Motors is fighting legislation in at least five states that gives automobile dealers leverage over carmakers in the...
News Minute: Here is the latest Georgia news from The Associated Press
Mar 19, 2010 4:44 pm
Click through for continually updated top news from around the state.
Food for Thought - Restaurant Inspections March 10 - 17, 2010
Mar 19, 2010 3:47 pm
Restaurant Inspections – March 10 - 17, 2010 from the Environmental Health Section of the Dougherty County Health Department.
Tamarin monkey twins born at Zoo Atlanta
Mar 19, 2010 3:24 pm
Associated Press - March 19, 2010 11:24 AM ET ATLANTA (AP) - A pair of golden lion tamarin monkey twins were born at Zoo Atlanta this week, helping international efforts to save the rare...
Miss ASU competition takes place tonight
Mar 19, 2010 2:39 pm
Four women are competing for the title of Miss Albany State University, 2010
Macon, Ga. opens Cherry Blossom Festival
Mar 19, 2010 1:34 pm
Associated Press - March 19, 2010 9:34 AM ET MACON, Ga. (AP) - Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival is beginning its annual 10-day run, and its new CEO says she's looking for feedback on what should...
ADICA calls special bond meeting
Mar 19, 2010 12:56 pm
The bonds, originally issued in 1999, and will keep the same expiration date of 2016.
Austin's BBQ hosts "Relay Restaurant Night"
Mar 19, 2010 12:54 pm
Hungry people filled their bellies while helping out a good cause at Austin's Barbeque Thursday night.
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